Text Counter & Analyzer

Analyze your text with detailed statistics including word count, reading time, and frequency analysis

Start typing to see analysis

Paste or type your text above to get detailed statistics including word count, reading time, and more.

How to Use Text Counter

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Paste or Type Text

Enter your text in the input area. Analysis updates automatically as you type.

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View Live Statistics

See real-time counts for characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and reading time estimates.

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Export Analysis

Download detailed analysis report or copy specific statistics for your needs.

Advanced Text Analysis Features

Comprehensive text metrics and insights for writers, editors, and content creators

Basic Counts

  • • Character count (with and without spaces)
  • • Word count with smart detection
  • • Sentence counting using proper punctuation
  • • Paragraph and line counting

Time Estimates

  • • Reading time (225 words/minute average)
  • • Speaking time (135 words/minute average)
  • • Page count estimation (250 words/page)
  • • Presentation time calculation

Advanced Metrics

  • • Average words per sentence
  • • Average characters per word
  • • Word frequency analysis
  • • Readability indicators

Content Analysis

  • • Most frequently used words
  • • Vocabulary diversity analysis
  • • Content structure overview
  • • Export detailed reports

Common Use Cases

Content Writing

Track article length, ensure optimal word counts for SEO, and estimate reading time for audience engagement.

Ideal for: Blog posts, articles, web content

Academic Writing

Meet assignment requirements, track thesis progress, and ensure proper essay length compliance.

Ideal for: Essays, research papers, dissertations

Social Media

Stay within character limits for Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms while maximizing impact.

Ideal for: Posts, captions, descriptions

Speech Writing

Calculate speaking time, plan presentation length, and ensure appropriate content depth.

Ideal for: Presentations, speeches, lectures

Editorial Work

Analyze text complexity, track editing progress, and ensure consistent writing quality.

Ideal for: Editing, proofreading, publishing

Translation

Compare source and target text lengths, estimate translation time, and track project progress.

Ideal for: Translation projects, localization

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the word count?

Our word counting algorithm uses industry-standard methods, splitting text on whitespace and filtering empty strings. It handles multiple languages and special characters correctly.

How is reading time calculated?

Reading time is based on an average reading speed of 225 words per minute for adults. Speaking time uses 135 words per minute, which is typical for presentations.

What makes a word "frequent" in the analysis?

The frequency analysis only counts words longer than 2 characters and excludes common punctuation. Results show the top 10 most frequently used words.

Can I analyze text in different languages?

Yes, the text counter works with most languages that use space-separated words. Reading time estimates are based on English averages but provide useful approximations for other languages.

Analysis Features

Metrics
12+ types
Real-time✓ Live updates
Word frequency✓ Top 10
Time estimates✓ Read & speak
Export report✓ Text file
Languages✓ Multilingual

Today's Stats

Texts Analyzed
15,234
Words Counted
2.1M
Reading Time
348h
User Rating
4.9/5

Writing Tips

SEO Articles: Aim for 1,500-2,500 words for comprehensive coverage and better search rankings.

Social Media: Keep posts under 280 characters for Twitter, 125 for optimal Facebook engagement.

Readability: Keep sentences under 20 words and paragraphs under 150 words for better comprehension.